“The Writing Center helps me with any and all questions I have on any essay.”
—Dana McLeod, First Year Student, Undeclared

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

The Writing Center is an excellent place for ESOL students to visit while they are working on their writing assignments. One-to-one, individualized conferences allow students the opportunity to ask about cultural references, irregular grammar and general expectations of writing in an American university. A weekly appointment can be especially beneficial. The Writing Center welcomes all ESOL students.

The following Web sites may be helpful for people who would like to improve their English:

Never-Say-Neverisms
Things to avoid doing when writing in English

Writing Resources for English Language Learners
Offers information on the writing process, mechanics, organization and style, research and writing for special purposes

Writing Labs Resource Guide, Purdue University
Offers study materials for ESL, addresses general writing concerns, and offers PowerPoint presentations on writing skills and documentation styles

Word Works, Boise State University
This page offers ESL resources as well as the Word Works archives.

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed
is always to try just one more time.
—Thomas Edison, Inventor